In Red vs Life Calm
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
In Red takes 5 of 5 categories.
In RedChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Life CalmChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
In Red5/5
Life Calm0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- In Red
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- In Red
- Sillage & projection
- In Red
- Value for money
- In Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- In Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
In RedArmand BasiLife CalmHinodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes
Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%
3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 53%Had 13%Want 33%
Category winnerIn RedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
57%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5,438 votes
40%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIn Red
SillageIn Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIn RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
white floral65%
fresh53%
aromatic42%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
musky77%
floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant
Base
Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline
Top15-30 mins
BergamotBlack PepperSage
Heart2-4 hrs
Violet LeafPralineFreesia
Base6-8 hrs
White MuskSandalwoodOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Oakmoss and White Musk. Durations are only published for Life Calm, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer29
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,825
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews65
Overall rank#61,243
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIn RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIn Red opens with a brisk hit of ginger, cardamom and citrus, then settles into cool florals with lily, violet leaf and a lightly woody musk base. It smells fresh, crisp and slightly spicy rather than soft or sugary. This suits someone who wants an energising daytime floral with a clean, polished feel. It wears especi…
Reviews →Life Calm by Hinode opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, cracked black pepper, and earthy sage that immediately gives off a clean, grounding vibe. As the initial sharpness settles, the heart reveals a surprising blend of cool violet leaf, airy freesia, and a touch of sweet praline that softens the green edges without…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, In Red or Life Calm?
In Red takes 5 of 5 categories. In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes; Life Calm is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Life Calm for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, In Red or Life Calm?
In Red lasts longest (In Red 56/100, Life Calm 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, In Red or Life Calm?
Projection is very close: In Red 51/100, Life Calm 50/100 for sillage.
Do In Red and Life Calm smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Oakmoss and White Musk.
Is In Red or Life Calm better for summer or winter?
Life Calm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in In Red and Life Calm?
In Red has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, White Musk and Palisander Rosewood. Life Calm has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Sage, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Praline and Freesia, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.
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